# Nigel Harris Sports Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1173034 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1173034)
- Website: https://www.nigelharrisfoundation.org.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £1,320
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Birmingham City, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Leicestershire
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/nigel-harris-sports-foundation

We work in partnership with individuals or organisations who provide quality sporting activities for children and young people from age 5 - 16 mainly within Walsall. Past activities have included a two day golfing event for Looked after Children, 10 week Judo course and football course for girls.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £1,320 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £500 | £1,500 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £5,464 | £1,665 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £4,964 | £100 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £700 | £694 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The foundation will promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of underprivileged children who are often described as living on the margins of society in particular but not exclusively:- advancing education (including physical education);- advancing in life, helping and developing their capacities and capabilities; and by- advancing amateur sport (Sports and games that promote health by involving physical or mental skill or exertion) in particular by providing sporting activities for underprivileged children aged from 5 - 16 years old within the west midlands area.

## What it funds

Nigel Harris Sports Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Nigel Harris Sports Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £1,320. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £5,279 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Leicestershire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Nigel Harris Sports Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (nigelharrisfoundation.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Nigel Harris Sports Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Nigel Harris Sports Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Nigel Harris Sports Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Leicestershire.

### Does Nigel Harris Sports Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Nigel Harris Sports Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Nigel Harris Sports Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Nigel Harris Sports Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £1,320. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,056 a year.

### How large is Nigel Harris Sports Foundation?

In its latest reported year Nigel Harris Sports Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £1,320.


## Guides

- [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk)
- [Trust fundraising prospect research: how to find out who funds charities like yours](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/trust-fundraising-prospect-research)
- [How to apply to the Garfield Weston Foundation: who it funds, typical awards and deadlines](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-to-garfield-weston-foundation)